Local food, information and updates in Indianapolis.
Super Tortas Estilo Barrio serves generously sized Mexican sandwiches at inexpensive prices on Indianapolis’s Near Westside. Order a California, Acapulco or Oaxaca torta, all singled out by diners, or tackle the oversized super torta.
Sultana pairs Egyptian hookahs, Middle Eastern food and tabletop games with a late-night schedule in downtown Indianapolis. Order the Zeus fries and Turkish coffee, two standouts in diners’ accounts, or choose from craft cocktails and local beers on tap.
State Street Pub pairs an intimate live-music room with burgers, beer and a back patio on Indianapolis’s Near Eastside. Order a burger and a beer, or go for the stoner fries singled out in diner praise.
Stars Sandwich Market serves weekday lunch in Indianapolis’s Mile Square, with the Philly steak drawing repeated praise from diners. Start with that sandwich; ribs with mac and cheese also earn an enthusiastic mention.
Inside Mile Square’s Hilton Garden Inn, The Social American Tavern serves American comfort food with Indiana touches and an attentive bar-and-dining-room staff. Order the smoked gouda and gruyere mac-and-cheese croquettes, bison meatloaf and Indiana sugar pie.
Hot chicken, chicken sandwiches and tenders at 1004 Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square, with a separate North Indy location in Carmel.
Party wings and shrimp fried rice on Pendleton Pike. Lemon pepper is a go-to; ask about honey garlic pepper, all flats and a harder fry.
Mexican-American brunch, dinner and a tequila bar at 188 Westfield Road; A-Bocado Toast and breakfast platters anchor the daytime menu.
Steaks, chicken and seafood at Hamilton Town Center, with separate drinks and happy-hour menus.
Mexican cooking and margaritas at 13521 Tegler Drive, with elotes, quesadillas and seafood on the menu.
A downtown Noblesville bar with a long wood counter, wings in seven sauce and dry-rub options, and a half-pound Party Melt on rye.
Serliana pairs a calm, contemporary dining room just off Monument Circle with all-day dining and French-inspired dinners. Start with the Boursin omelette or çilbir that breakfast diners praise, alongside Hubbard & Cravens coffee.
Sandwich House Cafe in Indianapolis’s Riverside neighborhood makes a case for pairing a sandwich with soup. Order the turkey pesto panini, and give the gumbo—repeatedly singled out by diners—priority.
Sal & Pimenta serves Latin American skewers, sandwiches and fry baskets inside downtown Indianapolis’s Garage Food Hall. Start with the beef picanha sandwich, a diner favorite for its well-seasoned meat, or choose from skewers that extend beyond meat and chicken to vegetarian, vegan and sweet options.
Rye Bar at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown pairs a broad whiskey collection with cocktails that earn consistent praise from drinkers. Start with the signature old fashioned or whiskey sour; rare bourbon pours draw repeated complaints about steep prices.
Rolli serves playful, sauce-driven sushi at The Garage in downtown Indianapolis, with specialty rolls priced from $8 to $10. Start with the Mango Tango’s tempura shrimp and pickled mango, or try Sunny in Peru for ahi tuna with aji amarillo mayo and roasted poblano.
Restored Art Deco buildings and The Garage food hall make Bottleworks District a dining destination with room for a whole evening on North Mass Ave. Start with the food hall, then order a craft beer or classic cocktail at Pins Mechanical for a round of duckpin bowling.
This moderately priced Perry Township sushi bar pairs rolls, hibachi and Asian entrees with a relaxed room suited to conversation. Start with the Dream Roll, Tropical Mango Roll or Crazy Roll, dishes diners single out alongside Curry Mei-Fun.
First Watch’s Village Park location in Carmel serves breakfast and lunch with a mix of familiar plates and elaborate seasonal specials. Order the Million Dollar Bacon with freshly brewed Project Sunrise Coffee, or lean into the seasonal Truffle Bacon & Brie Hash.
Capri pairs homemade pasta with an old-school Italian dining room and a greenery-filled patio in Clearwater. Order the tortelloni and truffle mozzarella sticks, two dishes singled out by diners, and make an evening of it with wine and dessert.
